Tag Archives: Wayne County Sheriffs Office

WCSO: Suspect Arrested For Stolen Motor Vehicle

WCSO: Suspect Arrested For Stolen Motor Vehicle

On May 29th, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies received a call for a stolen motor vehicle.  The report was taken on May 30th and deputies received information about the stolen vehicle.  As the investigation continued, deputies found the vehicle on Turtle Lane in Dudley.  Warrants were served on May 31st on 39-year-old Thomas P. Moody, III…read more »

Memorial Day Traffic Stop Leads To Cocaine-Dealing Arrest

Memorial Day Traffic Stop Leads To Cocaine-Dealing Arrest

On Memorial Day, May 31st, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling the area near Central Heights Road near E. New Hope Road.  The deputies stopped a vehicle for a motor vehicle violation.  During a search, 30-year-old Quinton E. Moye of Grifton was allegedly found to be in possession of crack-cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.  Moye…read more »

Bicyclist Struck And Killed By Vehicle, Driver Charged With Murder

Bicyclist Struck And Killed By Vehicle, Driver Charged With Murder

On Tuesday afternoon, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting an assault involving a motor vehicle.  The deputies responded to the 100 block of Cadel Lane where they found 54-year-old James E. Wiggins of Goldsboro suffering from serious injuries.  The victim had reportedly been riding a bicycle in the area when he…read more »

Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Arrest

Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Arrest

On Tuesday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team and the Goldsboro Police Department pulled a vehicle over on William Street for a motor vehicle violation.  During the traffic stop, the vehicle was searched resulting in the seizure of illegal narcotics.  39-year-old Tina M. Collins of Pikeville was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of…read more »

Sheriff’s Office Teams With Hope Restorations To Reduce Recidivism

Sheriff’s Office Teams With Hope Restorations To Reduce Recidivism

Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce is working to reduce relapse into criminal behavior by addressing housing options in Goldsboro, NC through work with Hope Restorations, Inc.  On Monday, May 17, 2021, the Goldsboro City Council voted to transfer the deed at 807 Nile Street in Goldsboro to Hope Restorations.  The Wayne County Board of Commissioners…read more »

Suspect Found Asleep At Wheel, In Possession Of Schedule II

Suspect Found Asleep At Wheel, In Possession Of Schedule II

On May 16th, a Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a welfare check on an individual found asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle in a Circle K parking lot on Highway 70 West.  The driver, 48-year-old Steven S. Herring of Dudley, was allegedly found to be in possession of a controlled substance.  He was arrested…read more »

WCSO: Suspect Caught With Drugs In Jail Following Firearm Arrest

WCSO: Suspect Caught With Drugs In Jail Following Firearm Arrest

On May 15th, a Wayne County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputy encountered 25-year-old Randolph M. Johnson of Goldsboro during a traffic stop in the western area of the county.  During the stop, a stolen firearm was allegedly discovered concealed in the vehicle.  Johnson was arrested and a controlled substance was then reportedly found in his possession in…read more »

City Donates Property For Sheriff’s New Addiction Recovery Program

City Donates Property For Sheriff’s New Addiction Recovery Program

A Goldsboro home is being donated to assist persons struggling with drug abuse and addiction. At Monday’s Goldsboro City Council meeting, Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce asked the council to bestow the property at 807 Nile Street to Hope Restorations, Inc. Pierce says this is part of the sheriff’s office new program to help reduce…read more »

Sex Offender Accused Of Moving From Registered Address

Sex Offender Accused Of Moving From Registered Address

On May 6th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received information that 30-year-old Darren R. Howery, Jr. had moved from his registered address on Brockwood Avenue in Goldsboro making his whereabouts unknown.  Howery was eventually located and confined at the Wayne County Detention Center.  He was charged with Fail to Report New Address – Sex Offender. …read more »

WCSO: Domestic Call Leads To Drug Trafficking Arrest

WCSO: Domestic Call Leads To Drug Trafficking Arrest

Last week Monday, a Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy responded to an address in the eastern area of the county for the report of a domestic disturbance.  As the deputy arrived at the residence, it was discovered 36-year-old Roberto C. Pineda of La Grange had physically assaulted a female at the residence.  Once Pineda was detained,…read more »

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